Dec 1, 2015

Future circulation of iPads, Laptops, Notebooks- desired uniformity of Procedures- reconsideration of what is needed.

1. Example: Keep forms on file for Adults- rechecking out iPads the next day. Once on file- use of checklist only for returning iPads?

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Nov 4. 2015 Soft Rollout of iPad in-house (2 hr.) checkout has begun at EQ:

Forms:

Procedures for In-House Circulation of iPads.docx  

EQ iPad Parent Permission Slip.docx

EQ iPad Borrowing Form.docx

 

Security Tag for iPads: Envisionware RFID Tablet Tag (about 25$ ea.):

http://librarytechnology.org/news/pr.pl?id=20840

 

 

Aug 25 2014 Restrictions list (in EQ Refshare under Technology Lab)

Copy of iPad Profile Restrictions.xls this is the AUG 25 post-meeting copy

Partial list of Suggested Apps by Cris:

Adobe Reader

Apps gone free

Barcode scanner

Edge of Creation

Flipster?

 

 

 

Aug 7, 2014 Suggested List of Apps for Ipad2 for Adult Image:

 

AccessMyLibrary

Audiobooks (free audiobooks and podcasts)

Comics

Dropbox

Duolingo

Facebook

Google Maps

IbooksAuthor (costs 5.99$)

Ibooks

IMDb

Khan ACADEMY

Kindle

Mango Languages

New York Times

NPR for Ipad

Overdrive

QuickOffice

USA Today

Wikipanion

 

Suggested Programs:

Ipad 101

 

 

 

May 2, 2014 Erin update:

laptops and ipads in libraries.docx

laptops and ipads Draft 2 May 2 2014 ET.xlsx

 

1. EQ Lab devices, checkoutable devices

Notes: needed documentation

EIT recommendations: http://enet.scgov.net/EIT/Pages/Products.aspx,

http://enet.scgov.net/EIT/External%20Documents/FY14%20EIT%20Service%20Catalog.pdf: EIT FY 2014 Service Catalog see pages 8-12, and page 24

Lab/ Checkoutables/ Tech Bar Plan Draft:

 

A. Rationale for number and type of devices:

 

B. Justification for devices chosen other than the IT approved Dell Lattitude 6530 (see above EIT links)

 

C. Maintenance Plan

 

D. Plan for use when devices not in Lab

     Ex. of Public Library laptop checkout policy: http://www.cals.org/services/laptop-computers.aspx

 

Note: In above plans/draft differentiate between what is for staff needs and what is for patron needs.

 

Draft 1 of suggestion list: 

Apples

2- Ipads

1-Macbook Pro or Macbook Air 

Windows 8 Laptops

5- Lenovo Thinkpad X240

http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x240.aspx

 

Laptops Windows 7

5- DELL 6530.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/latitude-e6540-laptop/pd?ST=+dell%20+latitude%20+e6540&dgc=ST&cid=263765&lid=4804546&acd=12309152537461010

 

A. Rationale: to have  Windows 7, Windows 8 machines, and 1 Mac available for both for patrons and staff to learn on.   Need 1 Ipad to be able to lead a class. 2nd Ipad for loaning out within Ipad class.

 

Class size limit is 12. For classes- would/could use- Macbook and laptops =11, plus Program room laptop= 12

 

Rationale for non-IT approved devices:

To be able to teach patrons how to use Windows 8 machines, to be able to teach an Ipads class, to be able to show how to use a Mac.

To enable staff to learn how to use Windows 8, Mac , and Ipad.

 

Maintenance plan: 3 yr warranty (available?) and ask FOl about willingness to replace.

 

Checkout plan: Could follow NorthPort example: Take photo ids and use written record to allow only in-house use- 4 hr checkouts.

 

Tech bar plan:

 

Idea #1: Imitate North Port E-Reader Tech bar:  (Borrow North Port's Ereader Tech bar on a Wed. to try?)

 

All staff would take turns manning Tech bar: (NP does 10-noon, Tues and Thurs.) Note: NP has one volunteer and one Staffer per tech bar session.

Set-up is in front of REF/ Circ desk on 2 folding tables-

Devices shown at NP techbar:

 

Surface RT laptop (Windows 7)

Google Nexus 7 tablet (Android)

Ipad

Nook

Kindle Paperwhite

  (A notebook has the device name,-library card and pin (for each device) and other needed info attached to each device- such as Amazon account login for Kindle...)